Living a Full Life with MS

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Living a Full Life with MS Multiple sclerosis is a chronic and often disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system. MS affects an estimated 400,000 Americans, usually striking between the ages of 20 and 50. Symptoms vary widely, making it difficult to diagnose. We'll examine the mystery behind what causes multiple sclerosis, who gets it, and - most importantly - how to live a full life while managing the disease.

Guests

Keith R. Edwards, M.D.Director of the MS Center of Northeastern New York, director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southern Vermont, assistant clinical professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and consulting neurologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Emilie HigginsAdvocacy and Programs Coordinator of the National MS Society's Upstate New York chapter.

Marla Eglowstein, M.D.Obstetrician/gynecologist who has learned how to manage her career while living with multiple sclerosis.

Kimberly Adams RussellPresident of Frank Adams Jewelers who was diagnosed with MS in 2003.

• The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke offers comprehensive information on multiple sclerosis, including information on MS treatment, prognosis and research, as well as links to several more organizations related to helping individuals with MS and their families.

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